PLUTONIUM 2026 – National Level Hardware Hackathon (MESA × ECSA)
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
to Monday, March 30, 2026
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1 month long
RoboticsIoT (Internet of Things)InnovationStudentCommunity
Student only
This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
in person
128
Participants
₹75,000
Prize Pool
11
Est. Projects
Organizers
A National Level Hardware Hackathon by MESA × ECSA
Plutonium is a 12-hour hardware hackathon designed to bring together innovative undergraduate students to build impactful hardware solutions. The event encourages creativity, technical expertise, and teamwork across multiple engineering domains.
Domains:
Robotics
Electronics
Mechanical Systems
IoT & Automation
Problem Statements for PLUTONIUM 2026
Participants can choose from the following domains.For detailed problem statements, refer to the attached PDF in the Additional Information section.
PS-001: Assistive Robot for Disabled Persons
PS-002: Smart Campus Navigation System – Hardware-Assisted Navigation
PS-003: Automated Medicine Dispensing System
PS-004: Wearable GPS-Based Safety and Emergency Alert Device
PS-005: Solar Powered Irrigation Controller
PS-006: Automated Plastic and Waste Segregation System
Event Structure:
Round 1: Idea Submission (Online – PPT Screening)
Date: 14th February,2026
Description:Teams must submit a PowerPoint presentation explaining:
Problem Statement
Proposed Solution
Technical Approach
Feasibility & Implementation Plan
Required Components
Expected Outcome
Shortlisting Criteria:
Innovation & originality
Technical feasibility
Practical implementation scope
Clarity of presentation
Team Leader’s resume
Only shortlisted teams will proceed to Round 2.
Round 2: Prototype Development (Online)
Date: 14th March,2026
Description:Shortlisted teams from Round 1 will develop a functional prototype (partial or working model).
Submissions May Include:
List of components used
Partially completed hardware model
Working Proof-of-Concept (POC)
Prototype demonstration video
Evaluation Criteria:
Technical approach
Functionality
Design clarity
Implementation progress
Teams successfully evaluated in this round will advance to the final round.
Round 3: Final Build & Presentation (Offline)
Date: 28th& 29th March,2026
Venue: Vasantdada Patil Pratishthan's College of Engineering and Visual Arts, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Time: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Duration: 12 Hours
Description:Teams will build and refine a complete working hardware solution during the hackathon.
Final Submission Includes:
Live product demonstration
Technical presentation before a judging panel
Explanation of design clarity and working mechanism
The round includes mentoring, development, evaluation, and final presentations.
Eligibility:
Open to Undergraduate (UG) students.
Open to Indian and International participants.
Students from all colleges/universities are eligible.
Valid college/university ID is mandatory.
Outstation participants are allowed.
Accommodation:
Accommodation will be provided only for outstation participants.
Valid proof of residence (college ID/address proof) is required.
Details will be shared with shortlisted teams.
Team Rules:
Team size: 2–4 members.
Inter-college teams are allowed.
No team member changes allowed after registration.
A participant can be part of only one team.
Rules & Guidelines:
Participants must bring their own laptops and required accessories.
Only original work is allowed (no pre-built or plagiarized projects).
Participants must follow timelines and event code of conduct.
Judges’ and organisers’ decisions will be final and binding.
Registration Fees:
Participants are required to pay a registration fee of ₹500 at the time of Round 1.
This fee covers participation in the event, and selected teams advancing to Round 3 (Final Round) will be provided with food and refreshments during the round.
Innovate. Build. Compete.Register now and power up your hardware ideas at PLUTONIUM 2026!